Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small

What is Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account? 

The Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small is a savings account designed for individuals with limited KYC documents. It has a maximum balance limit of ₹50,000 and offers basic banking services like deposits, withdrawals, and ATM transactions.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025

Are you unable to open a savings account because you don't have a valid identity/address proof? Many bank accounts are rejected during the account opening stage due to missing documents. To help people with insufficient documents to apply for a Savings Account and to encourage them to apply for the document without any further ado, Bandhan Bank has introduced the Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small.

Customers can apply for this account with minimum documents and allow them a window of 12 months after the account is opened to apply for the missing documents which are mandatory as per the list of KYC documents. Customers also get an additional 12 months to submit the missing documents. It is time you educate people around you about this revolutionary savings account and introduce everyone to the mainstream banking system.

Features and benefits of Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small

  1. No minimum balance requirement.
  2. Customers with Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Small Account get a free ATM-cum-debit card with nil annual maintenance charges.
  3. Customers also get a free passbook to keep a track on their transactions.
  4. The balance in Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Small Account should not exceed Rs.50,000.
  5. Customers will not be allowed to withdraw/transfer more than Rs.10,000 per month.
  6. The aggregate of all credits in a financial year should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
  7. Customers are eligible for a maximum of 5 withdrawals in a month at Bandhan bank ATMs or other Bank ATMs.
  8. Generally, foreign remittances are not allowed to be credited in a Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Small Account. It will be allowed only in special cases where the identity of the client is fully established by producing an officially valid document.
  9. Customers will be able to transfer funds free of cost by NEFT/RTGS/IMPS.
  10. Any deposits or collection of cheques drawn by the central or state government will be free of cost.
  11. Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit- Small Account holders will not be charged debit card issuance charges.
  12. No charge will be levied to activate an inoperative account.
  13. Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small is eligible to earn high interest rate like any other savings account.
  14. Free net banking and mobile banking facilities are given to all customers of the Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small.
  15. At Par cheques issued by Bandhan Bank is recognised as “Local Clearing” cheques across all Bandhan Bank branches in India which eliminates DD charges which are otherwise payable by the customer.
  16. Customers can enjoy transferring funds to over 65,000 bank branches in India through IMPS, RTGS, or NEFT options.
  17. Nomination facility is available. Customers can nominate one person to take care of their assets in case of an eventuality.
  18. Customers can pay their bills promptly using Bill Pay option given by Bandhan Bank.
  19. Round-the-clock customer service option is available for Bandhan Bank customers.

How to apply for a Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small?

Customers can apply for a Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small online using the bank’s website. Once a customer clicks on the “Apply Now” button, he/she will be asked to enter basic details like name, email ID, and mobile number. The customer has to fill in these details and click on the “Submit” button. Once the form is submitted, the customer will receive a call from an executive from Bandhan Bank who will explain the account opening process. Alternatively, customers can visit the nearest Bandhan Bank branch directly and fill out the account opening form and submit it to the bank officer who will guide the customer throughout the account opening process.

Documents required to open a Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small

The documents that are required to open a Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small are listed below:

  1. PAN card or Form 60/61 where PAN card is not available
  2. Birth certificate of the minor
  3. One passport size colour photograph
  4. Identity proof like passport/driving license/voter's ID/photo debit/credit Card
  5. Address proof like passport/driving license/voter's ID/utility bill
  6. Duly-filled account opening form

Fees and charges

Particulars

Fees

Average quarterly balance

Nil

Non-maintenance charges

Nil

Cash deposit

Up to Rs.5 lakh free per month

IMPS/NEFT/RTGS

Up to 5 transactions free

Cheque leaves

Up to 500 cheque leaves free per month

Debit card issuance

Nil

Debit card AMC charges

Nil

ATM transactions in Bandhan Bank

Unlimited

ATM transaction in Non-Bandhan Bank

Unlimited

Issuance of passbook

Free

Email statements

Free

Issuance of annual consolidated statement

Free

SMS alert facility

Free

Debit card annual charges

Nil

Debit card reissuance charges

Rs.150

Debit card Pin re-generation charges

Nil

NEFT Transfer

  1. Up to Rs.10,000: Rs.2.50 + service tax
  2. Rs.10,000 to Rs.1 lakh: Rs.5 + service tax
  3. Rs.1 lakh to Rs.2 lakh: Rs.15 + service tax
  4. Above Rs.2 lakh- Rs.25 + service tax

IMPS charges

  1. Up to Rs.1 lakh: Rs.5 per transaction
  2. Above Rs.1 lakh to Rs.2 lakh: Rs.15 per transaction

DD issuance charges

  1. Up to Rs.2,000: Rs.20 per instrument
  2. Above Rs.2,000 below Rs.10,000: Rs.50 per instrument
  3. Above Rs.10,000: Rs.2 per Rs.1,000 per transaction

Duplicate DD Issuance

Rs.100 per instrument

DD cancellation/revalidation

Rs.100 per instrument

Cheque stop payment

Rs.100 per instrument Rs.300 per series

Cheque/ECS return

Rs.200

Duplicate passbook with current balance or with previous 400 entries

Rs.100

Duplicate annual consolidated statement

Rs.200

Additional cheque leave after the free cheque leaves

Rs.2 per cheque leaf

Customer induced account closing within 6 months

Rs.300

GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.

FAQs on Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Account- Small

  • Will I get a chequebook with my Basic Savings Deposit Small Account?

    Yes. You will get a chequebook with your Basic Savings Deposit Small Account upon request.

  • How can I re-apply for an ATM/Debit card pin?

    ATM/debit card application form is available online or at any Bandhan Bank branch. You will have to fill the form and submit it to a bank officer. After verification, Bandhan Bank will send your new PIN to your mailing address.

  • How do I change my residence address on the bank’s records?

    You will have to fill the application available online or any of the Bandhan Bank branch to change your residential address and submit it at the nearest bank branch.

  • What happens to my savings account if I do not use it for many years?

    If you do not use your account for more than 2 years, the account will be listed as “Dormant Account”. You cannot withdraw from the ATM or carry out any activities on net banking if the account is listed as dormant. You will have to get in touch with the bank to reactivate your TASC Savings Account.

  • I want to set up standing instructions on my account. Is it possible?

    Yes. Standing instructions facility is available in Bandhan Bank Basic Savings Deposit Small Account.

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